The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 replaces Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. It addresses the needs of :
Codes:
The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 replaces Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. It addresses the needs of :
Codes:
The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
Features of the Act:
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 addresses children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection.
The Act permits juveniles between the ages of 16-18 years to be tried as adults for heinous offences.
Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB) and Child Welfare Committees (CWC) will be constituted in each district. The JJB will conduct a preliminary inquiry to determine whether a juvenile offender is to be sent for rehabilitation or be tried as an adult. The CWC will determine institutional care for children in need of care and protection.
Eligibility of adoptive parents and the procedure for adoption have been included in the Bill.
Both 1 and 2
Features of the Act:
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 addresses children in conflict with law and children in need of care and protection.
The Act permits juveniles between the ages of 16-18 years to be tried as adults for heinous offences.
Juvenile Justice Boards (JJB) and Child Welfare Committees (CWC) will be constituted in each district. The JJB will conduct a preliminary inquiry to determine whether a juvenile offender is to be sent for rehabilitation or be tried as an adult. The CWC will determine institutional care for children in need of care and protection.
Eligibility of adoptive parents and the procedure for adoption have been included in the Bill.
